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MOV to MP4 Converter

Convert MOV videos from iPhones, iPads and QuickTime to MP4. Most MOV files already contain H.264 or HEVC video and AAC audio, so the default "Fast" mode just repackages them in seconds with no quality loss.

🔒 Your video is processed locally in your browser. Your file is never uploaded.

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How to use it

  1. Choose a video (or drop it on the box). The format and length are detected automatically.
  2. Pick the output format, quality and resolution.
  3. Click "Convert", wait for the progress bar and download the result.

MOV vs MP4 — what actually changes

MOV (QuickTime) and MP4 are closely related containers, and iPhone videos use the same H.264/HEVC video and AAC audio in both. Converting is therefore usually a remux: the streams are copied into an MP4 box unchanged. It takes seconds even for long videos, and the quality stays the same. Windows, Android, WhatsApp and web uploads handle MP4 more reliably than MOV.

One exception: HEVC (H.265) videos from newer iPhones stay HEVC inside the MP4. Most devices play that, but some older Windows PCs and websites don't. If the MP4 doesn't play somewhere, convert again with quality High to re-encode to H.264, which plays everywhere.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Is my file uploaded to a server?
A: No. The tool runs FFmpeg compiled to WebAssembly inside your browser tab. Your file is read directly from your device and the result is created locally. Only the video engine itself (open-source ffmpeg.wasm, about 10 MB compressed) is downloaded the first time, from a public CDN; after that it is cached.
Q: How big can the file be?
A: Up to about 500 MB works well on a computer and about 150 MB on a phone. Larger files may still work but can be slow or run out of browser memory. Trimming the clip or lowering the resolution first helps.
Q: Why is it slower than a desktop app?
A: The browser version of FFmpeg runs on a single CPU core and without hardware acceleration. A 1-minute 1080p re-encode typically takes 1–3 minutes. When possible the tools copy the streams without re-encoding, which takes only seconds.
Q: Can I stop my iPhone from recording HEVC?
A: Yes: Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible. New videos are then recorded in H.264, and files are bigger.